Depression in children and adolescents

When “moodiness” merits special attention

Margaret A. Shugart Dr Shugart is associate professor of clinical psychiatry and training director, child and adolescent psychiatry residency training program, and Dr Lopez is instructor of clinical psychiatry, department of psychiatry, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia.Correspondence[email protected]

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Elda M. Lopez Dr Shugart is associate professor of clinical psychiatry and training director, child and adolescent psychiatry residency training program, and Dr Lopez is instructor of clinical psychiatry, department of psychiatry, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia.

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Not long ago, “moodiness” was considered normal for most youngsters and was endured rather than investigated. But evidence indicates that full-blown depression in children and adolescents is increasing in incidence and often is overlooked as a cause of behavioral and other problems. Primary care physicians play a crucial role in recognizing the condition and encouraging treatment for these children. In this article, Drs Shugart and Lopez discuss the diagnosis and management of major depressive episodes in children and adolescents and highlight differences in childhood and adult depression.

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